Description

Soft, pillowy peanut butter cookies with a classic crisscross pattern that stay tender and chewy for days. Simple ingredients and foolproof instructions make these the perfect comfort treat.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
1 cup (220g) packed light brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until light, fluffy, and pale.
Add the peanut butter, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until fully combined and smooth.
Reduce mixer speed to low. Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix just until the flour disappears, being careful not to overmix.
Place 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough, roll into a ball, and coat in sugar.
Place dough balls on prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between them.
Press a fork firmly into the center of each cookie, then rotate 90 degrees and press again to create a crisscross pattern.
Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden, but centers still look soft.
Let cookies sit on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Ensure butter is softened but not melted. Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies. Pull cookies from the oven when centers look slightly underdone as they continue to cook on the hot pan. Store with a slice of bread to maintain softness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 110
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 80
Fat: 6
Saturated Fat: 3
Carbohydrates: 12
Fiber: 1
Protein: 3

Keywords: peanut butter cookies, soft cookies, crisscross cookies, easy baking, homemade cookies, chewy cookies